Almond butter avocado chocolate chip cookies that are gluten-free and made with avocado instead of oil! Perfect with almond milk for dessert.
This weekend I’m going to Christmas Cookie Party with girlfriends!
I’m pretty excited about the whole thing.
I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but most of that time is spent alone.
Well, that’s not entirely true.
Miss Harper is always there to catch the crumbs and lick the dirty dishes.
But I’ve never baked with a group of girls, so it should be interesting and I’m not sure what to expect.
If you’re imagining giggles and flour flying on brightly colored sweaters with Christmas music setting that holiday background tone, that’s exactly what I’m imagining too and I’m PUMPED.
I wish I could take you with me, but instead, I’ll share these Almond Butter Avocado Cookies.
These cookies taste sinfully decadent but are made with only a few simple nutritious ingredients!
What You Need to Make Almond Butter Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies
I guess I’m in a bit of a fat fest right now.
(See my post from a few days ago on Creamy Peanut Butter Tahini Fat Bites)
Colder weather always makes me crave heartier meals and snacks.
Here’s what you need to make these cookies:
- ground flaxseed
- avocado
- Georgia Grinders Salt-Free Almond Butter
- pure maple syrup
- almond meal
- dairy-free chocolate chips
That’s it!
Almond Butter + Avo
The first time I tried peanut butter and avocado together I smeared them side by side onto a piece of toast.
I saw someone on Instagram do it in that wonderfully instantaneous and haphazard way that only Instagram can convey, and knew I had to recreate it.
For a while I wanted to do a Nut Butter & Avocado Toast for my Toast! section, but that seemed a little bland, so I settled on making cookies instead.
(I’m not ruling out a future toast though, never say never!)
The combination of Georgia Grinders Almond Butter with creamy avocado is unbeatable, friends.
How to Make Almond Butter Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and filtered water to make your flax egg.
Allow to sit for a few minutes to gel, then add the smashed avocado, almond butter, and maple syrup, and almond meal and mix well to combine.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop the dough into ~1.5 TBSP balls onto parchment paper and slightly flatten with a fork.
Sprinkle with a handful more chocolate chips, if desired.
Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until they’re lightly brown around the edges.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Store leftover cookies in the refrigerator for up to one week and freeze for longterm storage.
Turn Ugly Avocados into Cookies
The best excuse to make these is to use up all the overly ripe and “ugly” avocados.
The ones you’re kind of disgusted with but still taste amazing.
These cookies will make them pretty again.
How to Serve Almond Butter Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies
Enjoy these Almond Butter Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies as a healthy and delicious end to your day!
They’re also great for pre/post workout fuel because they’re packed with protein from the almond butter and almond meal.
I highly recommend reheating them a little so the chocolate gets all gooey.
You’re welcome.
Happy baking, friends!
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Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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Dark Chocolate Chunk Muesli Snack Cookies
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Salted Cashew Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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Pomegranate Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Flourless Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Dark Chocolate Chunk Muesli Snack Cookies
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Giant Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Tahini Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
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Almond Butter Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 12-16 cookies
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Almond butter avocado chocolate chip cookies that are gluten-free and made with avocado instead of oil! Perfect with almond milk for dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 flax egg (1 TBSP + 3 TBSP filtered water)
- 1/2 cup smashed avocado (about ~1 medium avocado)
- 1/2 cup Georgia Grinders Salt-Free Almond Butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond meal (or sub gluten-free flour of choice)
- heaping 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and filtered water to make your flax egg.
- Allow to sit for a few minutes to gel, then add the smashed avocado, almond butter, and maple syrup, and almond meal and mix well to combine.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough into ~1.5 TBSP balls onto parchment paper and slightly flatten with a fork. Sprinkle with a handful more chocolate chips, if desired.
- Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until they’re lightly brown around the edges. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Store leftover cookies in the refrigerator for up to one week and freeze for longterm storage.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Oven-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
This post is brought to you by Georgia Grinders, but all words and eats are my own. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that keep me hungry!
Hi Lauren! These cookies look divine and I love how simple the recipe is! I’m a fan of using avocado in dessert recipes but I never would have thought to combine avocado and almond butter. Great idea! Will definitely be giving this recipe a try! I don’t have any flax so I’m going to substitute with a chia egg. Are you a fan of chia eggs?
Hi Phoebe! I do use chia eggs from time to time and they work well! I think you could definitely substitute it here for a flax egg. Let me know what you think– the combination of avocado and chocolate and almond butter is SO GOOD! XOXO.
Can I use something else instead of the maple syrup?
Hi Theresa! You could try coconut sugar or coconut nectar instead, although I haven’t tested these versions. Let me know how it goes! XOXO.
This recipe sounds easy and very yummy. Since I can’t have honey,I think I’m going to try very loose date Syrup. Fingers crossed. What Do you think Lauren?
OmG! These are amazing!! I tried them over the weekend and was blown away!! Thank you for sharing this recipe <3
Thanks for the five stars, Kiki!!! I love them too! So glad you enjoyed!
XOXO
Do you have a substitute for the flax egg?
Hi Jade,
If you’re not vegan you can use regular egg. If vegan, you can use ground chia seeds instead of flax seed! Hope this helps!
Best,
Lauren
The texture of the cookie was good. Unfortunately, the flavor was extremely bland.
Hi Heather,
Thanks for the comment- I’m sorry that the cookies weren’t what you expected!
XOXO Lauren
Good cookies using whole food ingredients. Its lightly sweetened which some may or may not prefer.
Hi Julian,
Thanks so much for the comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the cookies!
XOXO Lauren